HBO Max is launching in NZ this week. How does it stack up against other streaming giants?

AnalysisAnalysis byMitchell HagemanMultimedia Journalist·NZ Herald·15 Jun, 2026 12:45 AM9 mins to readMitchell is a Multimedia Journalist with the New Zealand Herald.‌HBO Max is about to launch in New Zealand. How does it compare to other streaming services?Is there really a best streaming service? Mitchell Hageman looks at the pros and cons of New Zealand’s options as a new player enters the market.

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